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Apted Family History

Apted Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Aptot in Bonneville-Aptot (Eure, France). The placename derives from Old Norse topt ‘plot, curtilage, messuage’ with an unknown first element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Apted family from?

You can see how Apted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apted family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Apted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Apted families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Apted's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Apted families in 1891.
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What did your Apted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Apted. 34% of Apted men worked as a Bricklayer and 84% of Apted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Apted were General Labourer and Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • House Painter
    23%
  • Civil Servant (retired)
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%

What Apted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Apted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apted census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 537 immigration records available for the last name Apted. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 456 military records available for the last name Apted. For the veterans among your Apted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apted lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Apted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Apted in 1967 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apted ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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